Sometimes, it’s hard to understand what’s going on with credit cards. A single bank can come up with many different types of credit cards. All with individual features and benefits (and pitfalls as well!).

Let’s have a brief look at some of the different features of credit cards. Please take note that I’m writing based on my experience and past readings. So, if you notice any inaccuracies or you’d like to add some points, do share your thoughts as well.[Read more…]

Like I said in a previous post , it comes with great responsibility to have a credit card.

There are a number of dangers with owning credit cards. Some of them are:

1. You might get yourself in a mountain of debt. If you keep on spending and only pay the minimum amount every month, it’s as if your debt becomes indefinite. Default the payments and you might go bankrupt.

3. Credit card interest rates are the highest. It’s not a cheap debt.

4. Sometimes, it’s hard to stop when you gain momentum in spending, thus leading you to spend up till a point of not being unable to pay.

6. The perks and rewards that come with the credit card can tempt you to spend more. Often, credit cards reward you by spending more (accumulate points, gifts, and etc.) and this might lead you to do the wrong thing, i.e. spend more.

7. As mentioned again and again, credit card = BAD DEBT.

8. You run the risk of not being able to track your spending. The next thing you know, you are served with a statement to pay by the end of the month, and you realised “Shit, I can’t afford this!”.

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This blog is about the journey of a 28-year-old Malaysian towards financial freedom. This blog was started back when the blogger was 21 years old. However, his journey towards financial freedom had begun way before that. Materials such as investing, business, entrepreneurship, equities, and real estate are presented. The author also posts his thoughts and observations on life in general. Read More…